FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Fifty new Americans welcomed at Cunningham Creek

Christina Langston, Director of Community Relations for the St Johns County School District, reported to Historic City News that fifty individuals, born around the world in 48 different countries, will assemble next week to recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” — their final step in becoming United States citizens.

Community

Search for new Chamber president

On Wednesday, October 23, the Board of Directors approved the creation of a search committee to begin looking for a new President, following the resignation of current president, Kirk Wendland. The Chairman of the Committee is Dan Alexander with ThompsonBaker Agency.

Business

Sheriff acquitted in Second Amendment release

Sheriff Nick Finch spoke to Historic City News yesterday from the steps of the Liberty County Courthouse, where he was joined by his wife, Angela, and 16-year-old daughter, Amber. Finch was acquitted of allegations that he improperly freed a concealed-weapons suspect whom he decided was just exercising his Second Amendment right to bear arms.

Government